Tudor Fashion

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Step back in time to King Henry VIII’s reign and view the fascinating fashions of the period. Join presenter Karen "Ren" Antonowic as she explores this unparalleled fashion era! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. […]

Financial Crimes Averted

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Elected Needham Town Constable Richard Graham is coming to the Center. He works for a Fortune 500 company as a director of financial crimes where he helps large banks and companies prevent financial crime. Graham will cover the basics: protecting identity, signs of a scam, checking bank statements, reporting threats to police, and the common […]

Mark West Piano Concert

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Mark is coming back to entertain us with his musical talents. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To view the COA September/October Compass Newsletter and schedule of classes and events go to https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44250/SeptOct-2023-Compass.

StretchMD of Needham

StretchMD provides 1:1 assisted stretching done by a certified Stretch Therapist. Register for your 1:1, 15-minute complimentary stretching session to see what it is all about. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, […]

Coffee with the Needham Fire Department

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Join us in the Café for Fire Prevention Week. The Needham Fire Department will go over identifying and preventing common home health hazards and provide health tips and information on cleaning supplies and chemicals, common household fires, and safety hazards from the latest technology. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday […]

Sports Museum at the TD Garden

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Founded in 1977 and housed on Levels 5 & 6 of the TD Garden, the Sports Museum features a half-mile of exhibits celebrating the history and character of Boston sports. This tour is on the eve of the Bruins home opener for their 100th season, and you will get to see the set up and […]

Lunch & Learn: Strengthening Mindsets

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

We have been through a lot in the last few years, and with the holidays right around the corner–now is the time to help yourself, help others and to realize a healthy mind is the greatest treasure. Join our Center social workers to learn what to look for and what steps and resources can help. […]

McMullen Museum of Art at BC

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Join us as we have a docent guided tour of the McMullen Museum at Boston College. Part of the tour will include an exhibition on Himalayan Art that is traveling from the Rubin Museum in New York City. Cost: $5 To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have […]

Senior Medicare Patrol Program

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Our friends from the Senior Medicare Patrol are coming to the Center to deliver a presentation on how to detect, prevent, and report Medicare errors, fraud, and abuse. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To […]

100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino III

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Nick Zaino is a writer, musician, and podcast host based in Boston. He has written about comedy and the arts as a freelancer for the Boston Globe for more than twenty years. This talk covers the history of comedians from Boston, from Fred Allen’s vaudeville and radio success through the 80s comedy boom and current […]

Photo Restoration & Film/Video Conversion

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Mark Swirsky, professional photographer and preservationist, converts movie film reels, videotapes, photos and slides to a digital format - either DVD or USB thumb drive. He can also restore your damaged photographs. Schedule your 15-minute appointment with Mark. Bring your photos, home movies and DVDs to the appointment. Consultation cost: Free To register to attend […]

Swallowing Disorders

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

This educational program focuses on how we swallow, issues that may arise when we try to swallow, therapeutic diets of solids and liquids, and safe eating strategies. This program is led by Debbie Maibor, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have […]